Although they are named after the adventurous reporter himself, cartoonist Herge’s long-runningAdventures of Tintinseries features a horde of memorable supporting characters. From the gruff but lovable Captain Haddock to the absent-minded yet brilliant Professor Calculus, Tintin’s supporting characters have been a major element of the franchise’s ongoing success.Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh,an upcoming puzzle-adventure game from Pendulo Studios and Microids, shines a spotlight on two of these characters in particular: Thomson and Thompson, a bumbling duo who serve as an obstacle for Tintin’s investigation....

Quick Links Monitors, particularly the “gaming” ones, have soared in popularity drastically in the past few years. Not only do we have a wide range ofdifferent-sized displays, but we also have variousgaming tech-infusedinto those to provide a better gaming experience. This has led to significant price cuts on displays that users can now buy at more affordable prices than ever. Even though the search for a monitor based on screen size has expanded to various other properties, it still remains a crucial aspect that, for many, is their first priority....

Skyrimis getting a new release in November to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The new edition, known asSkyrim: Anniversary Edition, brings next-gen graphical improvements, dozens of mods from the Creation Club, and, most excitingly for some, a new fishing mechanic. Many of the new edition’s upgrades will be available for free to all owners of its predecessorSkyrim: Special Edition, with players then only having to pay for the bundled Creation Club mods that add new player houses, items, dungeons, and more....

Summary World of Warcraftjust revealed an ambitious roadmap forCataclysm Classicthat will blitz through the iconic expansion in under a year. Starting with theCataclysm ClassicPre-Patch on April 30 and its full release on May 20,World of Warcraftplayers will experience a new major update every few months until the final patch releases in January 2025. Cataclysmis one of the largest expansions inWorld of Warcrafthistory. It introduced seven huge new zones,revamped the originalWoWcontinentsof Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, and introduced tons of game-changing features like the transmog system....

The end is nigh for players inWorld of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. After exploring the continents of Zandalar and Kul’tiras,ending the Blood War between the Horde and Alliance, and dealing with Queen Azshara, heroes are set to take on the expansion’s final boss, the Old God N’Zoth in Patch 8.3. On January 14th, 2020, the Visions of N’Zoth content update will go live. After being freed during the events of the last raid, N’Zoth once again sits on his throne in the Black Empire....

Backward compatibility is an important issue for many gamers. It lets players keep their longtime favorites without needing to hold onto every console they’ve ever owned. Backward compatibility also makes it easier for newer players to discover old classics. Microsoft’s done a decent job of maintaining backward compatibility across itsXboxconsoles. Part of its 20th-anniversary celebration includes announcing its largest-ever drop of backward compatible and next-gen enhanced games. However, it appears that this will be the final round of compatibility updates....

The Xbox Series X pre-order page goes live on the official Microsoft site, suggesting that a price announcement could be coming very soon. Microsoft has steadily been announcing more information about the console, having held anXbox Series X gameplay revealevent earlier this month. TheXbox Series Xnow has its own pre-order page on the Microsoft site, allowing fans to sign-up and enter their email address so that they can get more information when it is available....

Summary A talentedAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has created an awesome dog park area on their island with incredible attention to detail. Just over four years sinceAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswas first released, the game continues to inspire some incredible creations. Over the years, theAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscommunity has established itself as one of the more creative groups of players around. Part of the game’s appeal is that it allows players to create their own islands, and gives them the tools to be as creative as they’d like....

Anybody who has played some of Valve’s most famous franchises knows that Valve can’t seem to count to three. While the company frequently delivers strong sequels to its most famous games, it never follows them up with a third game. One of these franchises isLeft 4 Dead,which got two blockbuster games before suddenly falling off the radar.Left 4 Deadhas no shortage of fans to this day, and many of them still hold out hope that Valve willmakeLeft 4 Dead 3someday....

Quick Links Baldur’s Gate 3offers a huge number of side quests that are often even more interesting than the main ones. By completing them, players can get good rewards, so when they seeSarin’s Skeleton, they shouldn’t skip it and help him find his lost head. This guide will help fans find Sarin’s Skeleton and Sarin’s Skull inBaldur’s Gate 3and show the rewards they will receive for putting the ghost’s soul to rest....

Summary Days Gonecan be a brutal game for those who prefer to shoot their enemies from afar. Bullet supplies can only last so long. InDays Gone, all ofcivilization’s modern ranged effortsdevolve back to the Stone Age, where players will have to rely on their trusty big sticks. Thankfully,Days Gonehas a plethora of options available for melee weapons. Melee weapons tend to be more reliable in a pinch and are easily repaired using scraps....

Summary SteamWorld Buildis no stranger when it comes to one of the key elements of city-building games: theharvesting of various resourcesthat players’ cities will utilize for their various infrastructures. There are many types of resources that players will need to harvest and process to get their factories and industries rolling and performing optimally during their runs. However, some resources are more important to acquire than others, due to their versatility, or urgency for completing certain buildings to fulfill specific quests or fulfill workers’ needs....

Destiny 2is getting a number of important PvP changes alongside the release of the Lightfall DLC on February 28, and Bungie has now gone on record to explain some of them. Though the game’s baseline PvP experience, the Crucible, isn’t getting as much attention as the PvE content gets, it’s still an important aspect of the experience and will continue receiving improvements. Due to the sheer number of weapons, abilities, and Exotic gear thatDestiny 2currently has, while continuing to add more at a brisk pace, PvP balancing is a constant struggle....